25-Min Garlic Beef Ribs in Foil
Tender beef ribs braised in foil with garlic, tomato, and bay leaf—the TikTok shortcut to costela no bafo. Ready in 20 minutes with restaurant-quality tenderness and that signature Brazilian savory depth.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef ribs (short ribs or chuck ribs), 1.5–2 lbs
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- ¾ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear ribs 2 minutes per side until browned edges form.
- 3
Add garlic to the pan, stir 30 seconds until fragrant, then add tomato paste and stir to coat.
- 4
Pour broth and vinegar into the skillet. Add bay leaves. Cover tightly with foil, turn heat to medium-low.
- 5
Braise 12–14 minutes until ribs are fork-tender and liquid reduces to a glossy glaze.
- 6
Remove foil carefully (steam will escape). Serve hot with the pan sauce spooned over ribs.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid or foil
- paper towels
- spoon for stirring
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